GM Announces Performance Specs and Pricing for 2014 K2XX Trucks

[FenwickHockey65]

2014 Silverado Delivers Power, Efficiency and Value
General Motors

April 1, 2013

• Best fuel economy of any V-8 pickup – EPA estimated 23 mpg highway
• Better fuel economy than 2013 Ford EcoBoost V-6
• Base prices carry over from current models

DETROIT – Chevrolet today announced initial pricing, performance data, and EPA fuel efficiency estimates for the 2014 Silverado 1500, raising the bar in the fiercely competitive light-duty pickup segment.

Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for the new 2014 Silverado regular cab will start at $24,585, including a $995 destination freight charge, the same base price as the 2013 model. For that price, the 2014 Silverado regular cab, which starts production this summer, will include a number of major improvements:

• A more powerful, more efficient EcoTec3 engine,
• A six-speed automatic transmission,
• A stronger, quieter cab with an all-new interior,
• Four-wheel disc brakes with Duralife rotors
• A new bed with standard box rail protectors and CornerStep bumper

The base starting prices for the Silverado crew cab, the first model to launch later this spring, and for the new double cab Silverado, which replaces the extended cab, also will be the same as for the corresponding 2013 models.

Buyers of all 2014 Silverados also will receive a standard scheduled maintenance program for two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. Up to four maintenance visits are included in the price of the vehicle, each one of which includes a regularly scheduled oil change, oil filter replacement, tire rotation and multi-point vehicle inspection, based on the schedule in the vehicle owner’s manual.

“The 2014 Silverado is new from hood to hitch,” said Alan Batey, vice president, U.S. sales and service. “When you combine the innovative features of the new Silverado with base pricing equivalent to 2013 models and standard scheduled maintenance, Silverado becomes a great choice for pickup customers, helping them save money when they buy – and when they drive.”

Proven V-8 power with better efficiency than a turbo V-6

The 2014 Silverado launches later this spring with crew cab models equipped with the all-new 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V-8, which is expected to power three out of four Silverado 1500s.

Chevrolet today announced EPA estimates of 23 mpg highway for 2wd models, and 22 mpg highway for 4x4 models. That is better than any V-8 competitor, and beats the EPA estimates for the 2013 Ford EcoBoost turbocharged V-6 for both 2wd and 4x4 models.

Silverado’s 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V-8 is SAE certified at 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, with more than 300 lb-ft of torque available from 2,000 to 5,600 rpm for responsive performance under a broad range of real-world conditions.

“Silverado’s available 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V-8 gives customers the best of both worlds,” said Jeff Luke, executive chief engineer for Silverado. “Customers get the proven power and dependability of a V-8 truck engine, with better fuel economy than a leading competitor’s smaller turbocharged V-6.”

“EcoTec3 builds on 58 years of V-8 experience and trillions of real-world miles,” said Luke. “The 2014 Silverado will give customers class-leading V-8 fuel efficiency and the peace of mind that comes with a proven V-8 design, a combination no competitor can match.”

Best available towing rating of any light-duty pickup

Demonstrating the capability of the 2014 Silverado and its 5.3-liter EcoTec3 engine, double cab 2WD models equipped with the available max towing package, available later this year, will have towing ratings of up to 11,500 pounds, more than any light duty pickup currently on the market.

To further save customers money and reduce inconvenience, Silverado’s 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V-8 is designed to operate on regular 87 octane gasoline even when towing or hauling.

Silverado will also offer later this year a standard 4.3-liter EcoTec3 V-6 that is expected to offer exceptional torque and towing capability for a standard V-6, and an all-new 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V-8, with even more power, torque, and towing capability than the 5.3-liter V-8. Final performance data and EPA estimates for these engines will be available in the coming months.

Seamlessly switch to four-cylinder operation

Silverado’s combination of capability and efficiency results in part from its EcoTec3 engines, which provide the proven power of a large-displacement truck engine when needed, then switch seamlessly to four-cylinder operation under lighter loads.

“In creating the 2014 Silverado 1500, we looked at a wide variety of powertrain configurations, and concluded that large-displacement truck engines could best provide the payload and towing capability that truck customers require, with the long-term dependability they expect,” said Luke.

“Silverado’s EcoTec3 technology eliminates the fuel economy penalty that often goes with rugged, high-torque truck engines. With our EcoTec3 engines, truck customers don’t have to do more with less – more work with smaller engines. They can keep the benefits of a larger displacement engine and still get better fuel efficiency.”

All three EcoTec engines feature direct fuel injection, Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) and continuously variable valve timing, a combination not found in competitive trucks. The engines also use a compact overhead valve design and weight-saving components such as aluminum blocks and cylinder heads to reduce the mass of the engines for additional energy savings.

Other features that give the 2014 Silverado impressive capability include frames made from high-strength steel; rugged six-speed automatic transmissions; larger, stronger rear axles for V-8 models; and an updated suspension with two-stage multi-leaf rear springs.

Among the other updates for 2014 are a stronger, quieter cab; revised steering, suspension and brakes; and ingenious solutions for managing cargo in the bed.

The broadest portfolio, the right tools for the job

The 2014 Silverado 1500 crew cab will be joined later this year by a regular cab model and a new double cab model, which replaces the extended cab and features forward-hinged rear doors for easier access to the back seat. Also coming soon are new heavy duty pickups and an all-new midsize truck based on the successful global Colorado.

"Chevrolet will have the broadest portfolio in the business," said Luke. "No one will be better positioned to offer each and every truck customer the right tools for the job."

Additional Details and Data

2014 Silverado base MSRP:

• Regular cab: $24,585
• Double cab: $28,610
• Crew cab: $32,710

Includes $995 destination freight charge. Excludes tax, title, license and optional equipment.

Additional Details and Data
2014 Sierra base MSRP:

• Regular cab: $25,085
• Double cab: $29,110
• Crew cab: $33,210

Includes destination freight charge. Excludes tax, title, license and optional equipment.

Silverado 1500 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8

• 355 hp (265 kW) @ 5600 rpm
• 383 lb-ft of torque (518 Nm)@ 4100 rpm; more than 300 lb-ft of torque from 2,000 to 5,600 rpm
• Maximum available towing rating: 11,500 pounds*
• Maximum available payload rating: 2,102 pounds
• EPA estimated fuel efficiency:
• 16 mpg city, 19 mpg combined, 23 mpg highway (2wd)
• 16 mpg city, 18 mpg combined, 22 mpg highway (4x4)

Horsepower and torque ratings are SAE certified using 87 octane regular gasoline.

[FenwickHockey65]

Just 5.3L numbers today apparently.

[MMC]

I held off ordering a 2013 to get the new 5.3 Hopefully this truck is worth the wait. 355hp and 383tq will be great, I wonder when they will be available to order.

[motorhead]

Waiting to see the 6.2 numbers. That's the bugger I want.

[big hammer]

medium on the hp the tq difference will be a giant step forward for the 5.3

[big hammer]

Originally Posted by motorhead

Waiting to see the 6.2 numbers. That's the bugger I want.

agreed. i have a 2011 6.2 and it's already an animal.

[motorhead]

The new 5.3 is still less hp and torque than the ecoboost and a lot less than the dodge.

I guess it depends on if you want power or fuel economy. I'm not sure where it fits in with toyota.

[big hammer]

Originally Posted by motorhead

The new 5.3 is still less hp and torque than the ecoboost and a lot less than the dodge.

I guess it depends on if you want power or fuel economy. I'm not sure where it fits in with toyota.

the 5.3 is the base v8. how does it compare to ford and dodges base v8's?

[big hammer]

the new 5.3 has over 300 ft\lbs of torque at 2000 rpm. the 5.0 in comparison has 200 ft\lbs at 2000 rpm and doesn't even reach 300+ until 3500 rpm.

[CamaroSkooter]

Now I'm just waiting on Colorado news...

[truth411]

Not bad at all, when GMs 8spd autos come out, that 5.3 v8 might have the same F.E. as the Ram V6!!! 17/25 mpg. Now about that 4.3, if they can hit 300hp then awesome, and the 6.2 should be an animal.

[FenwickHockey65]

The 4.3L should be around 300 HP.

[KMPrenger]

Couple things I REALLY wanted to see from this article that are missing:
- Outputs for the 4.3 V6.
- The weight of the trucks....hopefully they have lost a decent amount of weight.

Originally Posted by big hammer

the new 5.3 has over 300 ft\lbs of torque at 2000 rpm. the 5.0 in comparison has 200 ft\lbs at 2000 rpm and doesn't even reach 300+ until 3500 rpm.

You can thank at least part of that to direct injection. The Torque curve on even the Camaro DI V6 is very flat from around 2,000 rpm to 5,5000

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Now I'm just waiting on Colorado news...

Same here!

Originally Posted by truth411

Not bad at all, when GMs 8spd autos come out, that 5.3 v8 might have the same F.E. as the Ram V6!!! 17/25 mpg. Now about that 4.3, if they can hit 300hp then awesome, and the 6.2 should be an animal.

Yep...that 8 speed should net another mpg or two for sure on the highway. As for the 4.3, I would expect over 300TQ for sure, but as for HP I'm not sure there. I'm guessing 270 - 300 or so. I suspect it will make more TQ than HP, unlike the LFX 3.6 which is a much different design and more of a revver.

I think it will be a fine engine and work great as the base. It would be enough power for me since I don't haul much......especially in the Colorado if they put it in that truck.

[FenwickHockey65]

4.3L will be my engine as well. Although a Sierra SLE Double Cab with All-Terrain package is starting to look very pricey.

Also, I don't know about you guys but I'm mourning the loss of the Extended Cab. As annoying as they could be I always liked them.